Prior to this engagement, the losing commander stole all of the other side's treasure and prisoners of
 war at Sebastea. Leading up to this battle, Arisiaghi, brother of one commander, captured Manuel, the
 nephew of the rival commander. Troops under Roussel de Bailleul in Georgia did not participate in this
 battle because the losing monarch believed his enemy was in Persia. Following this battle, General
 Andronikos Doukas returned home and proclaimed Michael VII emperor. Fought near Lake Van, this battle
 saw the death of many members of the Varangian Guard. For 10 points, name this 1071 disaster for the
 Byzantines, where Emperor Romanos IV was taken captive by t
Prior to this engagement, the losing commander stole all of the other side's treasure and prisoners of
 war at Sebastea. Leading up to this battle, Arisiaghi, brother of one commander, captured Manuel, the
 nephew of the rival commander. Troops under Roussel de Bailleul in Georgia did not participate in this
 battle because the losing monarch believed his enemy was in Persia. Following this battle, General
 Andronikos Doukas returned home and proclaimed Michael VII emperor. Fought near Lake Van, this battle
 saw the death of many members of the Varangian Guard. For 10 points, name this 1071 disaster for the
 Byzantines, where Emperor Romanos IV was taken captive by the Seljuk Turks under Alp Arslan.
Prior to this engagement, the losing commander stole all of the other side's treasure and prisoners of
 war at Sebastea.
Battle of {Manzikert} [or {Malazgrit Savasi}]